Jammu

Jammu, the erstwhile seat of Dogra dynasty, is a place of historical, cultural and traditional heritage. Besides being the epitome of paradisiac beauty, Jammu dubs itself as the ‘City of Temples.' The picturesque view of the Himalayas, expansive lush green meadows, wreathed cloud-cover, sprawling gardens and the glittering streams and lakes, makes it a heaven on the earth. Jammu takes the pride of being the winter capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and serves as the common getaway to Kashmir, Vaishno Devi, Patnitop, Amarnath Yatra and many other places. Sharing its borders with the neighboring region of Kashmir and the state of Punjab respectively, Jammu is the perfect amalgamation of various religions like Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism.The divinity of the city lies in its ancient shrines of Ranbireshwar Temple, Raghunath Temple, Peer Kho Cave Temple and Panchvaktar Temple. Besides its scenic splendors, Jammu appeases its travelers with the delectable variety of traditional cuisines like Patisa, Rajma with rice and Kalari cheese. It is also a place of authentic spices like saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, etc. Jammu is indeed a shopaholic’s paradise. One can bag a colorful variety of exquisite handicrafts made by the skilled artisans and crafts persons. Pashmina is one amongst the famous craftwork of Jammu. Jammu is a haven of adventure activities as well that attract the adventure junkies from all across the globe. If you are planning to spend your hard-earned vacation in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, stay for a few days in this resplendent city and embrace its magical allure